reading
noun
the action or practice of a person who reads.
readings
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pluralof reading.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To improve reliability and reduce the risk of false readings, the team proposes combining several probes designed to recognize different cellular structures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
The enhanced angle-of-attack system calculates the angle of the plane’s nose versus sensor readings on the aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Inflation readings for September also came in hotter than expected.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Under the Swiss-based company's system, readings of 151-200 are considered unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy and above 300 hazardous.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Charles sorted “a multitude of papers”—including his notes on scraps of paper, envelopes, and Athenaeum stationery, and his readings.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
